Graphic Communication Group Leader

**Job Requisition ID**:166131

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

**Overview of the role**

Secure that the graphic standards that are implemented in the IKEA store are in line with the IKEA manuals.

**Commercial**
- Set goals for communication in the store with Com&In manager according to business calendar
- Be the custodian to sustainability, customer guidance and ways to shop in the store
- Plan, implement and follow up all projects in the store based on work briefs developed by Com& In team
- Deliver high quality graphic solutions throughout the store
- Ensure that all graphic communication supports the IKEA visual Identity, IKEA trademark and IKEA pricing as described in the IKEA manuals
- Maintain a high level of know how regarding the software and hardware used to produce all graphic communication
- Ensure adequate supply of tools and material with environmental awareness

**Operational**
- Get involved in other projects relating to activities that are carried out in the store
- This may include rebuilding business area, based on feedback from range relating to changed priorities, or poor performance of the area.
- Assist Visual Merchandisers and the Interior Designers as and when required, in projects or activities that are planned for the store

**People Management & Development**
- Create plan and goal to have high competency among the team and build a strong team that Is based on teamwork
- Ensure that all graphic designers have receive the necessary training in safety and security aspects related to the use of this equipment so they are able to follow the rules and regulations and prevent accidents.
- Make sure all graphic designers have been properly trained including development programs to secure the store performance and succession needs.
- Ensure positive results in the employee survey and taking action in the areas where the satisfaction is low
- Train one GD to become successor

**Required Skills to be successful**
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools.
- Strong understanding of branding, typography, and layout principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects.
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

**What equips you for the role**
- Degree / Diploma in applied arts, Graphic Design, Visual Arts & fine arts
- 5+ years of experience in graphic design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Deep knowledge of local laws, and regulations concerning the market
- Must have the ability to acquire and analyze local market demographics as well as economic and market.
- Knowledge of other IKEA organizations and how they work, including matrix partners and networks.

**About Al-Futtaim Retail**

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference

**About Al-Futtaim IKEA**

GROWING TOGETHER...

We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.

Al-Futtaim IKEA holds the franchise rights for IKEA in Egypt, Oman, Qatar